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Understanding Haredi society: Shas and the birth of a rebellion

Sephardim, across the spectrum of religious practice, saw in Shas more than just a political party. It wasn’t only a political organization that represented them in the legislature.

Shas leader MK Arye Deri is seen at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.
Shas leader MK Arye Deri is seen at the Knesset, on July 26, 2021.
(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)
ByPEGGY CIDOR
DECEMBER 16, 2021 22:15
Updated: DECEMBER 16, 2021 22:17
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